FAST FACTS:
• 40+ undergraduate majors
• 30 graduate degrees, 13 of which can be completed through the Integrated Degree Program, in which students can earn their bachelor’s and master’s degree in as few as five years
• Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
• Enrollment: 2,100 +
• Three unique campus locations: Shadyside Campus and Chatham Eastside in the city of Pittsburgh and Eden Hall Campus located in the fast growing North Hills of Pittsburgh
• Chatham is home to students from 45 states, with 115 international students currently living on the Shadyside Campus
• Nearly every undergraduate student qualifies for some type of financial aid from Chatham
•$9+ million in need-based and merit based grants and scholarships are awarded annually to Chatham undergraduate students
• All first-year and full-time transfer students receive a Mac Book Pro
• The Prior Learning Assessment program allows degree-seeking students an opportunity to be awarded academic credit for post-secondary knowledge
• Chatham offers study abroad programs, international housing options on campus, and the Global Focus program
• 14 NCAA Division III athletic programs:8 for women and 6 for men
• Chatham students can rent textbooks from the book store, saving up to 50% of the price of new textbooks
• Chatham has been admitted into The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging students, faculty, and staff in meaningful service
• Chatham is ranked ninth in the country among Top 40 Master’s Colleges and Universities for its high undergraduate participation in study abroad in the 2012 Open Doors Report
• Chatham has nurtured a mission focused on the environment, globalization, and women’s leadership.

Education for tomorrow’s economy

In today’s changing economy and marketplace, it’s important to choose an education that really prepares you for your future. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Chatham University. Rising 19 spots over the past four years in the US News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings, Chatham works to prepare its 2,000+ undergraduate and graduate students in the fields driving tomorrow’s economy – health sciences, sustainability, business and communication, and the arts and sciences.Chatham is the alma mater of environmental icon, Rachel Carson, and is recognized today as a leader in the field of sustainability, having been selected for The Princeton Review’s Green College Guide listing four years in a row, listed on the Sierra Club Magazine’s list of top 25 “cool schools” and mentioned in a 2012 Forbes article as one of the places “contributing to Pittsburgh’s transformation into a destination for green living.”

Accelerate your future

We offer more than 40 majors and pre-professional programs geared for tomorrow’s economy and job market. Plus, undergraduates have access to Chatham’s competitive and in-demand health science graduate programs like physician assistant studies, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Take advantage of the Integrated Degree Program, which enables students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years from the University – saving both time and money.

Students may also register for classes at any of Pittsburgh’s eight other colleges and universities, and Chatham Abroad offers international travel and study for every student while providing a $1,200 scholarship to help lower your costs! In addition to all the expected college courses, students complete experiential learning such as internships and shadowing. Plus, all students complete undergraduate research providing you a way to showcase your education to future employers or graduate schools. You’ll also have the chance to do special projects, participate in important research, and take cutting-edge courses to help you craft the career you want. Chatham will also prepare you for your next steps after graduation. Here, you will start your career preparation during your first year of classes through our Four Phases to Your Future program that helps you develop the skills employers look for and meet your goals for life after college.

Internships and tutorials

In addition to all the expected college courses, students complete experiential learning such as internships and shadowing. Plus, all students complete undergraduate research providing you a way to showcase your education to future employers or graduate schools. You’ll also have the chance to do special projects, participate in important research, and take cutting-edge courses to help you craft the career you want. Chatham will also prepare you for your next steps after graduation. Here, you will start your career preparation during your first year of classes through our Four Phases to Your Future program that helps you develop the skills employers look for and meet your goals for life after college.

A comprehensive university

Chatham University offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs that benefit students through a mix of highly professional preparation and liberal arts skill-building. Chatham is comprised of the School of Health Sciences, School of Arts, Science, & Business, the Falk School of Sustainability, and online and continuing education programs through the College of Continuing & Professional Studies. The Falk School of Sustainability was the second school in the country devoted to the study of sustainability and calls our new, Eden Hall Campus – the first in the world built for the study of sustainability – its home.

Enjoy campus life

Chatham’s 39-acre Shadyside Campus is nestled in a historic neighborhood located minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. In the city, you will find easy access to transportation, a comfortable cost of living, and a ton of things to do. You’ll also be in an area with over 54,000 other college students, since several other universities are located within minutes of Chatham.

Our Eden Hall Campus is located on 388 acres of farmland north of Pittsburgh and serves as the home of the new Falk School of Sustainability. Eden Hall is self - sustaining in every way as it emits zero carbon emissions, manages all waste and storm water on-site, and produces more energy than it consumes. Our Chatham Eastside facility, located in the trendy East End less than one mile from the Shadyside Campus, is home to graduate classes in the health sciences and interior architecture programs, and is a LEED-Silver renovation project. Technological updates, including wireless access throughout campus, 13” MacBook Pros provided to all undergraduates, an $18 million athletic and fitness center, and a $10 million science complex, keep students connected both in and out of the classroom. You can be part of our exciting athletics program, featuring women’s and men’s NCAA Division III teams. Practice your leadership skills with one of our 59 campus organizations or take advantage of Chatham’s centers for entrepreneurship, sustainability, and politics on campus. Participate in community service activities on campus or in the city. Take part in one of our many traditions. Whatever your interests, you can find it here at Chatham.